Scalloped potatoes are perfect for special occasions and holiday family events! They were our family favorite on Easter Sundays. My favorite recipe came from Betty Crocker, and I have used it through the years for our family gatherings.
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Hearty Delicious Lentil Soup
With fall just around the corner I decided to try making Lentil soup. Lentils are a healthy, and nutritious legume. They are easy to prepare, tasty, and easy on the pocket book. There are different types of lentils for making soups. I used green ones. They come highly recommended. I also give credit to David …
Delicious Summer-Time Cucumber Tomato Salad
What can be better during the months of July and August than fresh tomatoes and cucumbers picked straight from the garden and made into delicious fresh salads! My favorite is a sweet vinaigrette salad my dad made every summer when the harvest came in. We loved it. Tomatoes and cucumbers are full of nutrients and …
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Delicious Crowd Pleasing Baked Beans
Baked beans are another Summer Time favorite for picnics and gatherings! They are also highly nutritious and provide necessary fiber we all need. I found a perfect recipe that is simple, delicious, and reasonably priced. I start with an 8″ by 8″ baking dish, and an oven preheated to 350* F (176 Celsius). Ingredients: Instructions …
Crazy Delicious Peach Cobbler!
Peach cobbler is another wonderful summer-time dish, and peaches are starting to show up in the grocery stores. Peach cobbler is healthy, easy to prepare and always a crowd pleaser. I need to clarify that our peach cobbler is actually peach pie in a casserole dish instead of a pie pan. That was the difference …
The Best Ever Crowd Pleasing Potato Salad!
I love potato salad! It’s a summertime delight that we always prepare on July 4th, summer birthdays, and gatherings. My potato salad is simple and delicious. The recipe I chose below serves 4 to 6 people, but it can easily be adapted to serve as many people as needed. The ingredients are mostly wholesome and …
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Warm Artichoke Dip Recipe for Entertaining
This delicious dip is always a hit! It is served warm and goes well with just about any type of cracker, chip or vegetable. I like it with pita chips. It is also healthy, of course eaten in moderation! I make it when we entertain at our house. It is a favorite to bring to …
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Delicious Smoked Salmon Appetizers on Toasted Cocktail Squares
These are delicious and so easy to prepare! We have them on the weekends with a salad. They are simple, healthy, and perfect for lazy weekend eats, or appetizers! Ingredients: Instructions Allow 30 minutes or so for cream to soften, or purchase already softened cream cheese in a tub.
The Best Ever Cream of Chicken Soup!
I love this soup! With the cloudy cold weather I had a hankering for a delicious chicken soup. I searched for recipes and came up with this delicious creation! It is a hearty blend of my favorite healthy vegetables, and made using a roux. It is easy, affordable, and oh so simple! It serves four. A six quart pot for …
Ham and Cheese Sliders
I love this recipe!! It is easy plus perfect for parties and gatherings. They go quick! They are easy to pick up and eat without utensils, which makes them so party perfect. Below is the recipe for 12 sliders. However I double the recipe for entertaining. Sauce to Pour Over Top of Rolls Instructions for …
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